Rock Springs, Wyoming vs. Brighton, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brighton, Colorado is 29.7% more expensive than Rock Springs, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $64,866 in Brighton, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Rock Springs, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brighton, Colorado is more expensive than Rock Springs, Wyoming
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Brighton
than in Rock Springs, Wyoming
Rock Springs, WY vs. Brighton, CO
Compared to Rock Springs, Brighton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  56.2% higher
  Health
  42.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher